Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus
Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 15 min
YIELDS: 8 servings
Delicious garlic basil white bean hummus made with flavorful garlic, zesty lemon juice, and fresh basil. This easy white bean hummus recipe is the perfect snack to pair with veggies, crackers, pita chips, and even to use as a spread or sauce! Great addition to your Thanksgiving spread for all to enjoy!
Unlike traditional hummus recipes, there are no chickpeas involved in this recipe! I love the extra creamy texture that white beans (AKA cannellini beans) give this hummus, plus all of the regular benefits of protein and fiber. You’re going to LOVE this version.
Beans in TCM nutrition are known to tonify blood and yin, clear heat, resolve dampness, and regulate water.
Cannellini beans specifically are an excellent source of easily digestible bean starch, protein, fiber, minerals, and vitamins. They are cholesterol-free, low-fat legumes, and therefore, a good choice for cardiovascular health.
Cannellini beans are very good sources of several B-complex vitamins like folates, pyridoxine, thiamin (vitamin B-1), pantothenic acid, riboflavin, and niacin. Most of these vitamins work as co-factors for the enzymes in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism.
INGREDIENTS
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
2 cloves garlic, chopped OR 1 roasted head of garlic
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
6 large basil leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling on top
Water to thin, if necessary
INSTRUCTIONS
PreMake your hummus: add beans, garlic, lemon juice, basil, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a couple of times until the mixture looks somewhat chopped. Add in the 3 tablespoons of olive oil while the machine is still running. Let process until the mixture is creamy.
If the mixture appears to be too thick, add in a tablespoon of water at a time to thin it out. Add more salt and pepper to taste, as necessary. Drizzle the top with a tiny bit of olive oil. Serve with extra basil on top and pita chips.
NOTES
Looking for an extra boost of flavor? Feel free to roast a full head of garlic and add it to the hummus.
Store this garlic white bean hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
photo and recipe credits to Ambitious Kitchen
